Meet Sabrina Cosentino

We were lucky to catch up with Sabrina Cosentino recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Sabrina with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

My work ethic was developed at an early age. I learned that in order to reap the benefits of a productive and successful future, I would need to work hard. I believe my parents instilled this in me by growing up and watching how my parents who emigrated to this country from Italy and had made a good life for themselves and their family.
My father instilled the importance of working hard and being able to support myself in any goal I strived for. My mother taught me the importance of supporting family and being successful also at home. I began to work at the age of 16 with small jobs around the neighborhood while I was in school. In college, I always tried to find opportunities where I can learn from my peers and also people in industries I was interested in. I decided to take on an internship where I can learn from those people. I was very interested in the world of media so I focused on a communications degree. In the summer of 2000, I was able to land an internship with ABC television’s “The View”. At first, I was working in the mailroom sorting mail until they noticed I liked to work hard and worked well with others. The producers then asked me to work directly with the talent as an assistant in their day to day activities on the show. This was a major opportunity for me as I was networking with highly successful people and learning from the best in that industry. I was able to do my job and also had days where I could shadow the head of each department. This gave me the opportunity to really hone in on what I would decide to do as a career in my future in communications. During my time there, I learned to develop resilience as I was working with a lot of different personalities. I believe this set me up for success with my future roles in my career.
After my internship, I interviewed for many opportunities in public relations and also fashion media. I was offered two positions, one as a junior publicist for an entertainment PR company, Lizzie Grubman/Peggy Siegel PR and an assistant to the editor at Italian Vogue. I knew both opportunities would help me become successful given the magnitude of these two companies. In the end, I chose PR. This position being headquartered in New York City is what I believe gave me the insight of developing my work ethic even more. New York City is definitely not for the faint of heart and really gives you the “grit” to reach your goals and become confident in who you are as a person and the ability to achieve what you set out to do. I credit my work ethic to those early days.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I am a certified Integrative Wellness Coach and received my credentials from IIN (Institute of Integrated Nutrition in New York City). My majority of my background is in the medical industry with over 15 years of experience working with physicians and medical staff. I specialized in pharmaceuticals, specifically areas in Dermatology, Oncology and Psychiatry. During my time learning how the medical industry treats ailments, I knew there had to be more than one option. I felt this pull in my heart to explore more natural ways to treat patients but also to discover what their root causes were. My belief is that a healthy lifestyle incorporating whole foods and exploring primary foods such as relationships, career and spirituality are key to identifying imbalances and by making shifts in your daily routine will infuse joy and satisfaction into your life.
I am the founder and owner of Within by Sabrina, LLC. a health coaching company where I am able to work one on one with people who are looking to begin a healthy lifestyle in their journey of finding their best selves. I focus primarily on mindset and nutrition.
I also co-chair “The Wellness Gala” , a gala event each year where we bring together the wellness community and choose a non-profit charity to support. Last year, we chose to raise awareness for mental health. We were successful in aiding 700 students across the nation receive free mental health counseling and assistance for one year. We also had the opportunity to appear on air on Fox 5 “Good Night NY” to talk about our mission. We are currently working on the 2026 gala and are so excited to be making a difference once again!

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Reflecting on the journey as a health coach, three impactful qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge stand out:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with clients is crucial. This involves not only imparting knowledge but also active listening, empathy, and building rapport. Clear communication helps clients feel understood and supported, which can lead to better outcomes.
2. Nutritional Knowledge: A solid foundation in nutrition science allows a health coach to provide evidence-based guidance. This knowledge helps in creating personalized plans that meet individual client needs and goals.
3. Behavior Change Understanding: Understanding the psychology of behavior change is key to helping clients overcome barriers and sustain healthy habits. Knowledge of various behavior change models can facilitate this process.

My advice to those who are beginning in their careers in wellness or in any specialty is to first really learn what makes you light up. I found myself always excited when I spoke about anything to do with wellness. I noticed how eager I would become when learning something new or improving my skills in this area. The world of wellness is very broad so specializing in what you love is key.
I would also find mentorship, where you can learn from someone in the industry who has already become successful in their journey. It can save you from making mistakes early on.
Have a solid foundation in nutrition science and also psychology which can help you provide evidence- based guidance to your clients. But most importantly, my biggest words of advice would be to network with those in your industry. Building relationships is so important for your business. Take part in collaboration with others so you could reach a larger audience. And of course, check in with yourself from time to time, to make sure you are having fun along the way!

Do you think it’s better to go all in on our strengths or to try to be more well-rounded by investing effort on improving areas you aren’t as strong in?

I believe having strengths is great until it doesn’t make sense to your clients needs. Your clients needs may shift from time to time and you will get questions you may not know the answer to all the time. Being well- rounded is important in this aspect. Although it is ok to not know in the moment, I would be honest and let your clients know that you would like to research this subject further to give them the best direction you can.

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